Red, White, and Blueberry Popsicles
July 3, 2012
I am not known for overt patriotism, but I am also not one to pass up an opportunity to celebrate. And isn’t it a happy coincidence that our nation’s birthday falls smack dab in the middle of berry season? We are surrounded by luscious reds and blues hanging from the bushes and trees throughout our neighborhoods and farms. To pass these by is a shame and perhaps even unpatriotic.
My kids and I went on a west county adventure yesterday, and came home with a bag full of blueberries from Sonoma Swamp Blues (great spot to pick up super tasty local blueberries!). Most of them are destined for shortcakes with strawberries and cream, but I could not resist tossing a few handfuls into the blender to make these popsicles. Believe it our not, my kiddos will happily gobble up a popsicle every day of summer!
Red, White and Blueberry Popsicles are a tasty treat to cool you off while savoring the sweet tastes of July. Also they only take about 10 minutes to prepare (and freeze overnight), so you have more time to sit around sipping on lemonade (or an ice cold margarita). You can test your luck and pull them out of the mold after 4 hours or so. We did. Waiting until the actual 4th of July was more than our patience could take. Use caution though, if they are not fully frozen they are more likely to break off or for the stick to come loose from the popsicle.
*Don’t have a popsicle mold? Check out this one.
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Raspberry Lime Popsicles
July 11, 2011
Nothing beats a great popsicle on a steaming hot summer day. Unfortunately, most of the popsicles sold in stores may be cold, but they are full of chemistry kit ingredients. It is hard to find a popsicle made of the real fruit whose taste they claim to bear. Luckily it is very easy to make your own. Popsicles molds make this easier, but they are not essential. You can make popsicles in small yogurt cups, ice-cube trays, or even small mason jars as Local Kitchen did recently.
Raspberry Lime Popsicles are loaded with raspberries and just enough sugar to bring out their flavor, without being overly sweet. The lime zest and juice adds a bright tang. Mmmm. Oh, and the color. The color is so vibrant and real. Simply whirl up the ingredients, strain out the seeds, and you are ready pour this raspberry goodness into a mold.
When the popsicles are solid, slip them from the mold for a truly refreshing treat. If you are serving them to kids, you may want to make this an outdoor dessert or at least have a wet rag on hand. We had some very red faces at our house after the kiddos eagerly chomped these down. This is a dessert that grownups and kids alike will love. They are very, very good.
Update: Here is another popsicle recipe that has won over our hearts and appetites! Red, White, and Blue Popsicles
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